Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX1

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S4500 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S4500 was manufactured 2 years after the HX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades vs the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the HX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and HX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and HX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm S4500 will provide greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S4500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.